The east London outfit currently find themselves in all sorts of trouble, and could not have asked for a tougher game next, with Pep Guardiola's rampant City side comfortably sweeping aside any team that gets in their way.

A frequent criticism of the Hammers players this season has been their lack of passion and commitment - something that was expected to improve under Moyes' tenure, but there have not been too many signs of that happening just yet.

"I think the first ten minutes the two teams were scared stiff. I've watched the game back. I think Wayne Rooney tried to do something in the game, take control, and ultimately he did. We didn't - we didn't take control and we've got to do better."

A win for the Hammers at the Etihad on Sunday could take them out of the bottom three, and as unlikely as that seems, the players must go into the game believing that they are capable of beating City, otherwise they will have no chance.

Antony Martin

A passionate football writer with an obsession for the beautiful game. Still has not seen either his club or country win a trophy during his time on earth. Aside from football, he is also a keen follower of golf, tennis and darts.